# \#antenna **URL:** https://community.garadget.com/tag/antenna/30.md [Latest](https://community.garadget.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.garadget.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.garadget.com/tags.md) --- ## [Adding an external antenna](https://community.garadget.com/t/adding-an-external-antenna/404)
**Author:** [@garadget](https://community.garadget.com/u/garadget)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/adding-an-external-antenna/404 "2020-11-04T16:30:16Z")
For the improved WiFi range and stability in challenging radio environments it is possible to add an external antenna to your Garadget. Adding the antenna Antenna can be purchased on eBay for about a buck shipped. Searc… --- ## [Garadget spends more time offline than online](https://community.garadget.com/t/garadget-spends-more-time-offline-than-online/1138)
**Author:** [@jeffvig](https://community.garadget.com/u/jeffvig)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/garadget-spends-more-time-offline-than-online/1138 "2018-01-18T15:12:21Z")
I've had the unit about a week now and only on a good day can I use the Garadget to open my door. I've turned off the online/offline alerts because I could get up to 100 per day. I've tried using a static IP address … --- ## [Frequent Offline notifications](https://community.garadget.com/t/frequent-offline-notifications/399)
**Author:** [@Crusader](https://community.garadget.com/u/Crusader)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2017, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/frequent-offline-notifications/399 "2017-04-13T20:33:23Z")
Hi, I'm seeing regular garadget is offline notifications on my android app. However as soon as I get the message I can see the garage opener is OK and working. I have two garadgets and only one of them is showing up th… --- ## [\[RESOLVED\] Interference with legacy wireless remotes](https://community.garadget.com/t/resolved-interference-with-legacy-wireless-remotes/1860)
**Author:** [@chanc](https://community.garadget.com/u/chanc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2017, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/resolved-interference-with-legacy-wireless-remotes/1860 "2017-04-10T15:01:23Z")
I've been seen a strange problem. The original wireless remote for my garage door does not work reliably anymore after I've installed Garadget. It's work sometimes but more often than not, the door doesn't respond to th… --- ## [FYI - found why my wifi setup connection always failed](https://community.garadget.com/t/fyi-found-why-my-wifi-setup-connection-always-failed/265)
**Author:** [@bquintrell](https://community.garadget.com/u/bquintrell)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/fyi-found-why-my-wifi-setup-connection-always-failed/265 "2017-03-06T20:18:04Z")
I had my steady blue flashing light and my app would find the PHOTON-XXXX ssid. However, they would never connect. Tried different many attempts, app reinstalls and using different Android mobile device - all failed. I… --- ## [Problem Connecting to Photon Network After Reset](https://community.garadget.com/t/problem-connecting-to-photon-network-after-reset/1136)
**Author:** [@Brian](https://community.garadget.com/u/Brian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2017, 12:49am UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/problem-connecting-to-photon-network-after-reset/1136 "2017-01-24T00:49:09Z")
Hello, When I originally got Garadget last month, my WIFI coverage did not reach to my garage in the end, so I ordered a new router/access point with better range. In trying to reset and switch to this network, I can no… --- ## [Unable to Join the Network](https://community.garadget.com/t/unable-to-join-the-network/862)
**Author:** [@Chainwork](https://community.garadget.com/u/Chainwork)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2016, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/unable-to-join-the-network/862 "2016-12-23T23:38:03Z")
Downloaded and installed the app on iOS device (iPhone). Followed the instructions. When I try to connect to the "Photon-...." it gave me a "Unable to Join the Network" message. I tried repeating the steps and I tried al…